Cricket World Player of the Week - Jason Roy
For scoring the second highest individual score by an England player in One-Day Internationals, Jason Roy is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
Sri Lanka tour England to play three Tests, five One-Day Internationals and a Twenty20 International between May and July.
Jos Butler scored a 49-ball 73 and shared a 114-run unbeaten stand with Eoin Morgan as England chased down a target of 141 runs in 17.3 overs to complete a comprehensive eight wicket win over Sri Lanka in the only Twenty20 International in Southampton.
All-rounder Ramith Rambukwella has been included by the Sri Lankan selectors for the lone Twenty20 International against England which will be played on Tuesday in Southampton.
For scoring the second highest individual score by an England player in One-Day Internationals, Jason Roy is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
David Willey and Liam Plunkett shared seven wickets as England bowled Sri Lanka out for 202 runs in a chase of 325 runs to complete a 3-0 series victory with a massive 122-run win in the fifth and final One-Day International in Cardiff.
After losing the series 2-0 to England, Sri Lanka will be desperate to sign off the One-Day International campaign with a victory in the fifth game in Cardiff.
A career-best 162 from Jason Roy helped England chase down 308 runs in 40.1 overs in a rain-affected fixture against Sri Lanka and secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series with a six-wicket win in the fourth One-Day International at The Oval.
What a week: A referendum vote to leave the European Union, the resulting resignation of a Prime Minister and England losing at Euro 2016 to Iceland. Cricket has never had to fight harder to be heard, writes Rob Johnston as he previews the fourth ODI between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval.
England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan has stressed the importance of regaining momentum when they face Sri Lanka at The Oval in the fourth One-Day International on Wednesday.
For scoring an unbeaten 95 and picking five wickets in the first three One-Day Internationals against Sri Lanka, England all-rounder Chris Woakes is the Cricket World Player of the Week.
Kev Baker headed to Edgbaston to watch England dismantle Sri Lanka in the second One-Day International and here he gives us his 'fan's eye view' of a brilliant day - for England, himself and his club.
Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has flown back home due to a back injury and Niroshan Dickwella replaces him in the One-Day International squad for the remainder of the series against England.
Incessant rain ensured that the third One-Day International between England and Sri Lanka in Bristol was abandoned after the hosts scored 16 for one in four overs in reply to the visitors' total of 248 for nine.
Alex Hales and Jason Roy shared the highest partnership for any wicket by an England pair in One-Day Internationals as the home side wrapped up the Super Series victory against Sri Lanka with a convincing 10-wicket win in the second ODI in Birmingham.
Stuart Broad says he is "determined" to get back into England's One-Day and Twenty20 International squads while limited overs captain Eoin Morgan would also like to see him involved again in the future.
England batsman Nick Compton has opted to take an extended break from the game following his below-par showing in the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.
With the first game ending in a nerve-wrecking tie, both England and Sri Lanka will be looking to seize advantage when they lock horns in the second One-Day International in Birmingham.
Sri Lanka's chances in the ongoing five-match One-Day International series against England have been dealt a blow as skipper Angelo Mathews is currently a doubtful starter for the second match in Edgbaston.
Liam Plunkett scored a last-ball six for England after a tremendous fightback from Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler to secure a tie in the first One-Day International against Sri Lanka at Trent Bridge.
England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants his team to take the momentum gained in the Test series against Sri Lanka into the upcoming One-Day International series against the visitors.
The upcoming One-Day International series presents hosts England with an opportunity to leapfrog Sri Lanka in the International Cricket Council ODI team rankings.
As England and Sri Lanka are gearing up for the limited overs series, here is the preview of the first One-Day International between the two teams at Trent Bridge.
Eoin Morgan is expecting a tough challenge when England take on Sri Lanka in five One-Day Internationals starting this week and is urging his team to continue playing good cricket.
Sri Lankan pacer Shaminda Eranga has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after his bowling action was deemed illegal in an independent assessment.
After a century from Kusal Perera and a 46-ball 95 from Seekkuge Prasanna set up a total of 377 for eight, Suranga Lakmal’s four-wicket haul bundled Ireland out for 241 runs, giving Sri Lanka a 2-0 series win with a 136-run victory in the second One-Day International in Dublin.
England all-rounder Chris Woakes has expressed his desire to further his Test career after a confident display in the recently concluded series against Sri Lanka.
England fast bowler Steven Finn admitted that an interview with West Indies great Michael Holding after the completion of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s has boosted his confidence.
A fantastic all-round effort from Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka set Ireland a target of 304 runs before bowling them out for 216 runs to complete a comprehensive 76-run victory by DLS method in a rain-affected first One-Day International in Dublin.
Ireland captain William Porterfield has expressed confidence in his side's ability to sneak a crucial series victory over Sri Lanka in the upcoming two-match One-Day International campaign.
Uncapped Ireland pacer Barry McCarthy is hoping to make his debut in the first One-Day International against Sri Lanka in Dublin on 16th June.
Sri Lanka's tour continues with two One-Day Internationals this week against Ireland, with the games to be played in Malahide on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th June. Kev Baker previews the series.
England head coach Trevor Bayliss admits that fast bowler Stuart Broad has a fair chance of featuring in the squad for the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Sri Lanka have dropped all-rounder Milinda Siriwardana from the One-Day International squad which will face Ireland and England in their ongoing tour of the British Isles.
The uncapped England trio of Tymal Mills, Dawid Malan, and Liam Dawson have been called up to the 13-man Twenty20 International squad to face Sri Lanka in the upcoming limited-overs leg of the campaign.
A little more than 12 overs were possible on a gloomy fifth day at Lord’s as the third Test match between England and Sri Lanka ended in a draw, meaning England won the series 2-0.
Ireland cricketers John Anderson and Max Sorensen have been added to the One-Day International squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka in June.
Jonny Bairstow is the Cricket World Player of the Week for recording the highest individual score by an England wicket-keeper at home during the first innings of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.
England pace bowling spearhead James Anderson has been reprimanded by the ICC for showing disrespect to on-field umpire Sundaram Ravi during the third day's play of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.
Alex Hales and Alastair Cook struck fluent knocks and shared an 82-run partnership for the sixth wicket, helping England post a target of 362 runs on a rain-marred fourth day of the third Test match at Lord’s against Sri Lanka.
Nuwan Pradeep took a three-wicket haul as Sri Lanka reduced England to 109 for four in the second innings after a batting collapse saw the visitors being bowled out for 288 runs on day three of the third Test at Lord’s.
After Jonny Bairstow's career best unbeaten 167 took England to a total of 416, Sri Lanka replied strongly with a fifty from Dimuth Karunaratne and an unbeaten 79 from Kaushal Silva, posting 162 for one in the first innings at stumps on day two of the third Test at Lord’s.
A splendid unbeaten century from Jonny Bairstow and a fluent 85 from Alastair Cook led England’s fightback as they scored 279 for six at stumps on day one of the third Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s following a middle order collapse that left the team struggling at 84 for four at one stage.
After having won both the games in the ongoing Test series, England will be keen to complete a 3-0 whitewash when they take on Sri Lanka in the third Test at Lord's which starts on Thursday.
The Sri Lankan selectors have recalled off-spinner Suraj Randiv and pace bowler Farveez Maharoof for the One-Day International series to be played against England and Ireland.
Here are a few key statistics for the encounter ahead of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's.
Ireland have included uncapped pacer Barry McCarthy in their 13-man squad which will play in the two-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan selectors have drafted in uncapped left-arm pacer Chaminda Bandara to replace the injured Dushmantha Chameera for the third Test against England at Lord's.
Sri Lankan batting mainstay Tillakaratne Dilshan has decided to skip the upcoming limited overs leg of the ongoing tour of the British Isles due to personal issues.
As England captain Alastair Cook becomes the 12th man to pass 10,000 Test runs, Rob Johnston asks whether he now deserves a place among the sport's great players.
England pace spearhead James Anderson has overtaken his fellow speedster Stuart Broad to become the new number one ranked bowler in Test cricket.
Sri Lankan pacer Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the second Test against England in Chester-le-Street.
After Dinesh Chandimal notched a sublime century, England bowled Sri Lanka out for 475 runs in the second innings and chased down the target of 79 runs in 23.2 overs to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead with a nine-wicket win in the second Test in Chester-le-Street.
Sri Lankan opening batsmen Kaushal Silva has urged his team to bat positively on the fourth day of the second Test in Durham so as to give England a target in the fourth innings.
Sri Lanka's batsmen finally managed to come to terms with English conditions, scoring 309 for five in the second innings after being made to follow on on day three of the second Test against England in Chester-le-Street.
England all-rounder Moeen Ali said that he was due a big score following a poor string of knocks with the bat, after hitting a career best unbeaten knock of 155 runs in the first innings of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durham.
After Moeen Ali notched a career best unbeaten knock of 155 runs, the England pace bowlers rattled Sri Lanka and reduced them to 91 for eight in 40 overs on the second day of the second Test in Chester-le-Street.
Steady knocks of 83 and 80 from Alex Hales and Joe Root gave England the stability at the top while a 57-ball 48 from Jonny Bairstow pushed England to 310 for six at the end of day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street.
Former England pacer Darren Gough has predicted a convincing victory for England in the second Test match against Sri Lanka in Durham.
England have taken a 1-0 lead in the Test series with a massive innings and 88-run victory in the first game at Headingley. With the second Test set to get underway, let us look at a few key statistics and facts.
After a crushing innings defeat in the first Test against England, Sri Lanka will be hoping for an improved performance in the second game which begins in Chester-le-Street on Friday.
Sri Lanka bowling coach Champaka Ramanayake is backing pace bowler Suranga Lakmal to take up the responsibility in place of the injured Dushmantha Chameera for the remainder of the ongoing Test series against England.
England batsman Nick Compton wants his team to build on their win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley by securing a victory in the second game in Durham.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to miss the remainder of the campaign against Sri Lanka after he underwent surgery to treat a torn cartilage in his left knee.
England assistant coach Paul Farbrace believes that if wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow continues his form in Test cricket, it will not be long before he becomes a permanent fixture in all three formats of the game.
Sri Lanka's prospects in the ongoing Test series against England have suffered a fresh setback as speedster Dushmantha Chameera is set to return home due to a back injury.
England's wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow is the Cricket World Player of the Week for his match-winning 140 against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Leeds.
Ben Stokes has been ruled out of England's second Test against Sri Lanka in Chester-le-Street with a knee injury and replaced in the squad by Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes.
After spectacular performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley, England cricketers Jonny Bairstow and James Anderson made significant gains in the International Cricket Council Test rankings for players.
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera has been called up to the Test squad for the ongoing series against England and will replace injured speedster Dhammika Prasad.
Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews blamed his side's poor batting display as one of the chief reasons for their side’s massive defeat in the first Test match at Headingley.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is currently a doubtful starter for the second Test against Sri Lanka after suffering a knee injury in the first game in Leeds.
James Anderson completed a 10-wicket haul as England thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 88 runs midway through the third day of the first Test at Headingley.
England pace spearhead James Anderson, who starred with the ball on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley, said that changing the end from where he bowls has contributed to his success.
After Jonny Bairstow scored a fantastic 140, James Anderson and Stuart Broad shared nine wickets to bowl Sri Lanka out for 91 runs after which England enforced the follow on under gloomy skies on the second day of the first Test at Headingley.
England opening batsman Alex Hales asserted that the unbeaten 88-run stand he shared with Jonny Bairstow has given the team momentum towards the end of the day.
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